Business Daily Media

Men's Weekly

.

Kaohsiung Draws Potential Investors at Kumamoto Expo

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 March 2024 - Headed by Deputy Mayor Lo Ta-sheng, the Kaohsiung delegation to KUMAMOTO Industrial Revitalization EXPO 2024 and for a fact-finding tour of Kyushu has wound up a hugely rewarding journey.

Over the course of the two-day expo, the Kaohsiung Pavilion hosted 830 international visitors, talked with 50 potential buyers, and garnered orders estimated at US$1,140,000. Above all, the visit proved a great success in arousing Japanese businesses' interest in the port city of Kaohsiung. The Kaohsiung City Government's efforts towards soliciting businesses and investments have indeed paid off in the form of a boost to international reputation.

Photo 1: A hearty response to the Kaohsiung Pavilion at the Kumamoto expo.
Photo 1: A hearty response to the Kaohsiung Pavilion at the Kumamoto expo.

Deputy Mayor Lo said the latest expo was intended mainly to showcase Kumamoto's resilience and extraordinary recovery in the wake of the 2016 earthquake and the flooding in July 2020. Above all, the welcome advent of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC) gave a further boost to its revitalization. Kaohsiung and Kumamoto are both semiconductor hubs: the former enjoys an edge in wafer foundry and packaging and testing while the latter excels in materials and equipment. To promote closer collaboration between the two cities, Lo explained, the Kaohsiung delegation comprised four local semiconductor companies: 4DMEN Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwan Valqua Engineering International Ltd., Gongin Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., and Advanced Echem Materials Co., Ltd. In addition to enhancing their brand visibility, they were excited to learn more about Kumamoto's semiconductor needs and broaden their business reach accordingly.

Photo 2: A bustling scene at Kaohsiung’s business promotion presentation in Fukuoka.
Photo 2: A bustling scene at Kaohsiung’s business promotion presentation in Fukuoka.

Moreover, Shinya Iwashita, Chief Executive Officer of Tsuruya Department Store subsidiary Amanatsu Royal Co., Ltd., visited the Kaohsiung Pavilion at the invitation of the Kaohsiung City Government. After consultations with MAYUSHAN FOOD Co., Ltd., Joywell Cake Store Co., Ltd., and LE PONT, he lauded their dedication to R&D and impressive array of food products placing emphasis on both health and flavor. Tsuruya Department Store is optimistic about the potential of these delicacies and keen to usher them into the Japanese market at an early date.

Alongside its attendance at the Kumamoto Expo, the Kaohsiung City Government organized an investment promotion seminar at the startup hub Growth 1 in Fukuoka. The event attracted over 40 visitors from more than 10 startups in such fields as IOT, smart medical devices, and green energy. What followed was a string of lively discussions about possible cooperation. Hori Hironobu, director of the Fukuoka City Government's Business Startup & Investment Promotion Department, said the city's designation as a National Strategic Special Zone for startups in 2012 has made it an irresistible magnet attracting global startups to invest. Fukuoka looks forward to working with Kaohsiung to create a cross-border ecosystem that accommodates the startups of both Taiwan and Japan.

Liao Tai-hsiang, director-general of the Economic Development Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, said that Fukuoka is home to many promising international startups while Kaohsiung boasts Asia's New Bay 2.0 Park as well as multiple startup hubs and incubation centers. Given the two's complementary development paths, there is ample room for bilateral cooperation in R&D, talent cultivation, startup interconnections, and industry exchanges, thereby providing their respective startups with fresh momentum for innovation. Japan's startups are welcome to come to Kaohsiung and the city government is ready to provide them with one-stop services and whatever other assistance is needed.

The Kaohsiung delegation also visited the Fukuoka Hydrogen Station, the world's first such facility offering energy sourced from sewage treatment. As a major industrial city committed to achieving net zero in 2050, Kaohsiung is keen to promote carbon reduction, stay up to date with the latest in green energy, and ultimately attain sustainable development. In Fukuoka, the delegation also called at the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and Kyushu University to discuss bolstering exchanges in the semiconductor industry and its talent. The consensus is for Kaohsiung and Kyushu to strengthen academic and technological cooperation, engage in closer industry-academic collaboration, and extend support for education and research, thereby making semiconductor companies of both sides more competitive going forward.

Hashtag: #Kaohsiung

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

News from Asia

Highbrow Unveils Its New Beauty Salon at The Adelphi

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - HighBrow, one of Singapore’s most trusted names in brow, lash, and nail care, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new beauty salon at The...

Cyberport 5 as Hong Kong's New I&T Landmark

Driving Emerging Strategic Industries Development Heralding a New Chapter in Integration of I&T and the Community HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - The Cyberport ...

VinFast signs dealer financing cooperation agreement with BCA

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - VinFast has officially entered into a pivotal financial partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia's leading p...

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair Return in August with New Coffee Zone and Expanded Halal Sector

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurr...

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August

Spotlighting Food Science & Tech HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong Internat...

The best CFD broker 2025': Octa receives yet another award

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Octa, a globally regulated and trusted broker since 2011, was recently named 'The best CFD broker 2025' by the AllForexRating.com...

DHL Express completes the modernization of its Air Hong Kong-operated fleet to boost Asia Pacific network capacity and fuel efficiency

14 A330 freighters in total have been added to the regional network, retiring the previous A300-600F fleet This is part of DHL Express's ongoing investment to enhance its network ...

Rethinking Obesity: Novo Nordisk’s Latest Initiative Urges Singaporeans to Treat, Not Blame

“Beyond the Scale” focuses on obesity as a chronic disease — urging empathy, early intervention, and evidence-based care. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Imagine a chronic dis...

Trend Micro to Deliver AI Factory with Dell and NVIDIA for Secure Infrastructure at Scale

Platforms to accelerate secure AI adoption for modern IT environments HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecur...

HKICPA renews its Mutual Recognition Agreement with ACCA

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) is delighted to announce its renewal of Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)...

Demand for Home Batteries surges as Federal Rebate Kicks In

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

Why Sport Remains the Safest Bet in an Uncertain World

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...

THE FINE LINE WITHIN HILARIOUS SIGNAGE DESIGN FAILS

It seems like design failures still occur in today’s modern branding era, despite rigorous rounds of approvals behind the scenes. One signage show...

Deputy Announces Exclusive Global Partnership with Predelo to Bring AI to Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has announced an exclusive partnership with Predelo, an AI Decision Agent-as-a-Serv...

Leftover Budget? The Last-Minute EOFY Tip to Drive Business Success in FY25/26

The countdown is on. With just days left until EOFY, now’s the time to make your remaining 2024–2025 budget work harder and smarter. After workin...

pay.com.au appoints new CEO and Managing Director

The former COO will lead the company’s next growth phase, with ex-CEO Edward Alder transitioning into the role of Managing Director AUSTRALIA, 25...

Sell by LayBy